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Updated and expanded in this third edition, Principles of Community Psychology: Perspectives and Applications presents the most recent literature, empirical work, issues, and events in the field and the relevant policy debates surrounding them.The book maintains the basic architecture of the previous editionintegrating theory, research, and practice across the diverse subject matter of community mental health and community psychologybut reduces jargon and improves clarity. Applying an ecological perspective, it places problems in their current and historical contexts and employs a stress, coping, and socialsupport model as a key integrative device to analyze community mental health practice, prevention, selfhelp, and social action.Principles of Community Psychology: Perspectives and Applications, 3/e, is ideal for upper level undergraduate and graduate courses in community psychology, social work, and mental health.Features of the Third EditionBLPRESENTS NEW INFORMATION ON:BLbehaviorenvironment congruenceBLsocial and physical environmental influences on behavior and wellbeingBLthe use of law to reduce stigmaBLorganizational change, development, and learningBLproblems in planned change on a statewide levelBLpolitical and legal events since desegregation in public schoolsBLfuture problems surrounding race in public schoolsBLmaking community psychology more interdisciplinaryBLrecognizing developments in community psychology outside the United StatesBLOFFERS NEW RESEARCH ON:BLhomelessnessBLadaptation, crisis, coping, and social supportBLUPDATES AND EXPANDS TREATMENTS OF:BLfundamental principles and values of community psychologyBLpopulation parametersBLthe history of community psychologyBLHIV/AIDS, Project Head Start, and preventing child maltreatmentBLselfhelp/mutual assistance groupsBLdesegregation of the public schools as a societallevel interventionBLcommunity developmentBLscience, ethics, and the future of community psychology
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What topics are covered in 'Principles of Community Psychology: Perspectives and Applications'? A: The book covers a wide range of topics, including behavior-environment congruence, social and physical environmental influences on well-being, organizational change, stigma reduction laws, and developments in community psychology both in the United States and internationally.
- Q: Who is the intended audience for this book? A: 'Principles of Community Psychology' is ideal for upper-level undergraduate and graduate students studying community psychology, social work, and mental health.
- Q: What is the publication date of the third edition? A: The third edition of the book was published on August 12, 2004.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: The book contains 542 pages.
- Q: Is this book available in different formats? A: This edition is available in hardcover format; other formats may vary by publisher.
- Q: What are some key features of the third edition? A: Key features include updated research on homelessness and coping, expanded treatments of community psychology principles, and discussions on contemporary issues such as HIV/AIDS and public school desegregation.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Principles of Community Psychology'? A: The book is authored by Murray Levine.
- Q: Does this book include any new research findings? A: Yes, the third edition includes new research findings related to adaptation, crisis coping, and social support.
- Q: What is the main focus of community psychology as described in the book? A: The book emphasizes an ecological perspective, analyzing community mental health practices within their historical and current contexts.
- Q: How does this book support learning in community psychology? A: The book integrates theory, research, and practice, making it a comprehensive resource for understanding community psychology and its applications.